European markets
Adam Gault
European stock markets rose at the start of trading on Thursday with the earnings season in full flow.
London's benchmark FTSE 100 index climbed by 0.3% to 6 963.01 points.
In the eurozone, Frankfurt's DAX 30 index grew by 0.2% to 15 241.03 points and the Paris CAC 40 also edged 0.2% higher to 6 219.41.